Owner-reported complaints naming the engine system, filed with NHTSA
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Engine reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
25
Latest Jan 21, 2023
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
16%
of 155 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
9
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
1
What this page shows
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 1994 Lincoln Town Car submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 25 reports on file name it.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Owner reports naming engine
Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed
Driver assistanceElectricalEngine
Filed Jan 21, 2023
Fire reported
The car had a recall I didnt know about. It states the car may catch fire due to faulty part. I drove the vehicle home after work and parked it around 9:30 PM. The next morning a neighbor woke me up banging on my front door that my car was on fire. This was at 7 AM. The fire originated in the area close to the master cylinder like the recall states. Vehicle was a total loss. Not only that but it damaged the car it was parked behind.
NHTSA ID
11502970
Incident
Jan 14, 2023
Engine
Filed Jul 18, 2014
Fire reported
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, HE WAS MADE AWARE THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND REMAINED IN THE CONTACT'S DRIVE WAY, WHICH WAS ADVISED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT THE FIRE STARTED FROM UNDER THE HOOD ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE BUT THE DIRECT ORIGINA OF THE FIRE WAS UNKNOWN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 190,000.
NHTSA ID
10614495
Incident
Jul 16, 2014
Mileage
190,000 mi
Driver assistanceEngine
Filed Apr 10, 2008
Fire reported
1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR MOTOR CAUGHT FIRE. CONSUMER STATES THAT HER MOTOR CAUGHT ON FIRE. SHE SAYS THAT FORD DOES NOT CARE. SHE WOULD LIKE FORD TO GIVE HER $500.00 FOR A NEW MOTOR. *KB THE FIRE MAY HAVE BEEN DUE TO A FAULTY SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH. *JB
NHTSA ID
10225052
Incident
Jan 1, 1901
Engine
Filed Mar 14, 2008
Crash reported1 injury reported
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE CONTACT WAS STOPPED BETWEEN A TRACTOR TRAILER AND ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO MOVE FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT THEN STRUCK THE REAR OF THE TRAILER. THE POLICE ARRIVED ON THE SCENE AND FILED A REPORT. THE CONTACT WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL AND SUSTAINED FACE AND CHEST BRUISES FROM THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. THE VIN, ENGINE SIZE, NUMBER OF CYLINDERS, AND POWERTRAIN WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 160,278.
NHTSA ID
10221172
Incident
Mar 11, 2008
Mileage
160,278 mi
Engine
Filed Mar 2, 2005
Fire reported
WHILE PARKED IN A GARAGE THE CONSUMER'S 1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE. *NM *SC *JB
NHTSA ID
10113742
Incident
Mar 1, 2005
Engine
Filed Feb 25, 2005
Fire reported
THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND TOTALED OUT BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM
NHTSA ID
10113072
Incident
Feb 25, 2005
Engine
Filed Mar 11, 2004
Fire reported
THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT FIRE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. THE FIRE STARTED WHILE PARKED WITH THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION. THE FIRE SPREADED TO THE HOUSE. FIRE INVESTIGATOR, CHAD BIBLE, CALLED THIS COMPLAINT IN FOR OWNER WILLIAM LARNER AT 6823 WINDOVER WAY, TITUSVILLE, NC. *AK *SC
NHTSA ID
10046069
Incident
Aug 27, 2002
BrakesEngine
Filed Jan 15, 2004
AIR COND. PROBLEM= AIR- HEAT DIRERCION MOTOR FAILED. BRAKE FAILER PROBLEM= TOTAL BRAKE FAILER ,PETAL FAILER DURING A NON PANIC STOP DUE TO BACKED UP TRAFFIC ON X-WAY. TWO PUMPS ON THE PETAL AND IT WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR BOARD. I WAS ABLE TO MISS THE CAR BY A PANIC TURN TO THE LEFT. I JUST MISSED THE STOP CAR ON THE ROAD STILL DOING 45 MPH. CAR WAS HAULED TO ALEX KARRAS LINCOLN MERCURY FOR REPAIR.. NO HELP IN CONTACTING FORD FOR HELP. BRAKES LINES NEXT TO THE FRAME UNDER THE DRIVER SEAT WERE RUSTED OUT. THE RUSTED LINESWERE NOT SAVED.
NHTSA ID
10071120
Incident
Apr 15, 2003
Mileage
55,000 mi
EngineInterior & seats
Filed Jan 15, 2004
FRAME OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE, MAKING IT UNSAFE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THIS MAY BE THE SAME PROBLEM AS WITH THE 00' EXPLORER AND MOUNTAINEER VEHICLE'S. THE OIL PAN LEAKED OIL. *SC
NHTSA ID
10050210
Incident
Dec 8, 2003
Mileage
84,000 mi
Engine
Filed Apr 28, 2003
Fire reported
WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED TO THE GROUND. *JB REFERENCED IN EA02-025
NHTSA ID
10017652
Incident
Apr 23, 2003
Mileage
163,000 mi
Engine
Filed Oct 2, 2002
Fire reported
CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE HAD BEEN SITTING FOR ABOUT 24 HOURS WHEN VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE, FLAMES WERE COMING FROM THE HOOD. VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. NLM REFERENCED IN EA02-025
NHTSA ID
8020028
Incident
Oct 1, 2002
BrakesDriver assistanceEngine+4 more
Filed Jan 11, 2001
THE ENGINE HAD A NOTICEABLE AMOUNT OF OIL EXHAUST SMOKE, THIS IS AN INDICATION OF INTERNAL ENGINE WEAR. NLM
NHTSA ID
558908
Incident
Aug 22, 2000
Engine
Filed Sep 19, 2000
WHEN DRIVING AND MAKING A LEFT TURN OR IN NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, VEHICLE WILL COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK
NHTSA ID
870833
Engine
Filed Aug 18, 1999
THE BAFFLES IN THE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS WERE SHOT AND CAUSING THE VEHIICLE TO RATTLE. YH
NHTSA ID
547991
BrakesElectricalEngine
Filed Feb 5, 1999
RADIATOR HOSES FAILED, THERMOSTAT FAILED.
NHTSA ID
543802
Incident
Aug 24, 1998
Engine
Filed Nov 23, 1998
THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH MOTOR. WHEN STOPPING OR TURNING VEHICLE CUTS OFF. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
NHTSA ID
831174
Incident
Nov 22, 1998
Engine
Filed Oct 19, 1998
OIL PUMP FAILED.
NHTSA ID
543300
Incident
Oct 3, 1998
Engine
Filed Oct 19, 1998
ENGINE FAILED DUE TO METAL AND CONTAMINATES IN OIL PUMP AND FILTER.
NHTSA ID
542107
Incident
Oct 3, 1998
Engine
Filed Oct 10, 1998
OIL PUMP, PISTONS, RINGS FAILED CAUSING EXCESSIVE SLUDGE TO BE FOUND IN CRANKCASE ALONG WITH METAL SHAVINGS, OIL WAS CHANGED AT REQUIRED INTERVALS AS PER OWNER'S MANUAL. *ET
NHTSA ID
781103
Incident
Oct 3, 1998
Engine
Filed Oct 10, 1998
ENGINE PISTONS/RINGS AND OIL PUMP FAILED/REPLACED.
NHTSA ID
781101
Incident
Oct 3, 1998
Engine
Filed Sep 16, 1998
VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY WOULD HESITATE, STALL AND FEEL AS THOUGH THE VEHICLE WOULD TURN OFF BUT WOULDN'T, AND GRADUALLY WOULD RESUME SPEED AS NORMAL. THIS CONDITION ONLY OCCURS WITHIN 200 TO 800 MILES OF DRIVING; DEALER NOTIFIED AND CANNOT DUPLICATE OR RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA ID
827938
Incident
Jul 18, 1998
Driver assistanceElectricalEngine+2 more
Filed Oct 16, 1997
VALVE THROTTLE AND TUBE ASSEMBLY FAILED.
NHTSA ID
604761
Incident
Jul 27, 1995
EngineTransmission
Filed Jan 8, 1997
FOUND A LEAK TOOK TO DEALER FIRST TIME NEED GASKET , BROUGHT CAR HOME THERE WAS ANOTHER LEAK TOOK BACK THERE WAS A REAR SEAL OIL STOP LEAK, CURRENTLY TRANSMISSION FAILURE, TRANSMISSION WOULD DISENGAGE INTO NEUTRAL AND THERE IS A NOISE . *AK
NHTSA ID
807280
Engine
Filed Mar 4, 1996
VEHICLE'S SERPENTINE BELT BROKE, CAUSED LOSS OF STEERING, AND VEHICLE SEIZED. *AK
NHTSA ID
980269
Incident
Feb 2, 1996
Engine
Filed Mar 4, 1996
VEHICLE'S SERPENTINE BELT BROKE, CAUSED LOSS OF STEERING, AND VEHICLE SEIZED. *AK
NHTSA ID
980106
Incident
Feb 2, 1996
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
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